Obituaries

Ervin Marvin Johnson

Ervin Marvin Johnson

Oct 10, 2017

Ervin Marvin Johnson, 88, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls. A graveside memorial service will be held at North Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Pelican Rapids, on November 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. Online condolences may be left at www.OlsonFuneralHome.com

Alva "Al" Broyles Jr.

Alva "Al" Broyles Jr.

Oct 10, 2017

Alva Eugene Broyles Jr., 77, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls. He was born on October 25th, 1939, in Olympia, WA to Alva and Alice (Kaldestad) Broyles. He had fond memories of attending Hays Country School. He graduated from Olympia High School in 1957. Al joined the Navy...

Alfred C. Hensch

Alfred C. Hensch

Oct 8, 2017

Alfred C. Hensch, 86, a resident of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 8, 2017, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Alfred was born on August 30, 1931, to Albert and Alma (Miller) Hensch in Ottertail County. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Western Township, and attended school in Western Township as well as Campbell School....

Delores Ann Thompson

Delores Ann Thompson

Oct 7, 2017

Delores Ann Thompson, 86, a resident of Elizabeth, died peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at her home in Elizabeth. Delores was born to John and Caroline (Hiepler) Boehnke in Madison, on February 28, 1931. She attended District No. 82 Grade School and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1949. After graduation, Delores worked as a nurse’s aide in Appleton...

Lois J. Lillemon

Lois J. Lillemon

Oct 6, 2017

Lois J. Lillemon, 87, a resident of Fergus Falls, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 6, 2017. Lois was born on May 14, 1930, in Fergus Falls, the second of six children to Lloyd and Emily (Westerberg) Enderson. Lois attended high school in Fergus Falls, graduating in 1948. She was confirmed at Bethlehem...

Sharon Kay Neuleib

Sharon Kay Neuleib

Oct 6, 2017

Sharon Kay Neuleib, 72, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Friday, October 6, 2017, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. She was born January 21, 1945, in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Walter J. and Minerva (Teberg) Neuleib. She spent her childhood and adult years on the farm with her parents. After the death of her mother in 2000, she lived...

Joyce A. Rund

Joyce A. Rund

Oct 5, 2017

Joyce Annette Rund, 74, a resident of Battle Lake, died on Thursday morning, October 5, 2017, at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Joyce was born on July 16, 1943, in Graceville, MN to John T. and Ethel (Heimann) Aswege. She attended grade school at Trinity Christian Day School in Johnson, MN, and graduated from West...

Marvin L. Hanson

Marvin L. Hanson

Oct 4, 2017

Marvin L. Hanson, 86, a lifetime resident of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at the Pioneer Cottages under the care of LB Hospice. Marv was born on March 5, 1931, the tenth of twelve children born to John and Ida (Schmidt) Hanson. He grew up and attended school in Fergus Falls and graduated in 1949. He enlisted in...

William Lloyd Truax

William Lloyd Truax

Sep 30, 2017

William Lloyd Truax, 88, died Saturday, September 30, 2017, at the Minnesota Veterans Home, Fergus Falls. Assistance provided by the Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls.

Lloyd Schuur

Lloyd Schuur

Sep 29, 2017

Lloyd Delbert Schuur, 74, a resident of Rural Ashby, died Friday September 29, 2017, at his home. He was born May 4, 1943, to Gilbert and Sylva (Dierenfeld) Schuur at their home, in Moulton Township, Murray County, MN. He attended school in Chandler, graduating in 1961. From 1961-1964, Lloyd was in the U. S. Army, serving in the Korea Demilitarized...

Ronald Marvin Fitzner

Ronald Marvin Fitzner

Sep 28, 2017

Ronald Marvin Fitzner, 72, a resident of Fergus Falls, went home to the Lord Thursday, September 28, 2017. He was surrounded by his family at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls. Ron was born on August 23, 1945, to Marvin Martin Waldemer and Elaine (Kosek) Fitzner in New Ulm. He graduated from St. Paul Academy in 1963, and then attended...

Joan M. Reynolds Davenport

Joan M. Reynolds Davenport

Sep 26, 2017

Joan Marie (Hanson) Reynolds Davenport, 88, a resident of Battle Lake, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Lake Region Healthcare, Fergus Falls. Joan was born to Peter and Mabel (Hagen) Hanson on May 22, 1929, in Holt, Minnesota. The family moved to Roseau, Badger, and Pelican Rapids, where she graduated from high school in 1947. On June 13, 1948, Joan...

Shirley Ann Tuttle

Shirley Ann Tuttle

Sep 24, 2017

Shirley Ann Tuttle, 81, formerly of Henning, most recently residing at the Broen Home, Fergus Falls, died Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Lake Region Healthcare. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Assistance provided by Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls.

Dana Allen Nelson

Dana Allen Nelson

Sep 24, 2017

Dana Allen Nelson, 69, of Rothsay, died Sunday, September 24, 2017, at his home. He was born June 26, 1948, in Barnesville, the son of Lloyd and Jacquelyn (Cranston) Nelson. He attended school at District 89 as well as Rothsay Elementary, graduating from Rothsay Public High School in 1967. On September 12, 1969, he married Patricia Carlsrud at Hamar Lutheran...

Elinor "Ellie" A Fjestad

Elinor "Ellie" A Fjestad

Sep 22, 2017

Elinor “Ellie” Ann Fjestad, 76, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Friday, September 22, 2017, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. Ellie was born on September 10, 1941, in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Ernest and Jeannette (Bestick) Cederberg. She attended grade school in Campbell and then when Ellie was in high school the family moved to California. She graduated...

Ronald D Friesen

Ronald D Friesen

Sep 21, 2017

Ronald “Ron” Dean Friesen, 76, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, September 21, 2017 at his home. Ronald was born on December 10, 1940 on a farm in Cottonwood County, near Windom, MN, the son of Henry A. and Chrystal (Schminowski) Friesen. He attended school in Alberta, MN and graduated in 1959. On December 29, 1962, he married Deloris...

Michael "Mike" Clark Hanan

Michael "Mike" Clark Hanan

Sep 15, 2017

Michael “Mike” Clark Hanan, 59, of rural Fergus Falls, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017, at the Methodist Campus of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He was born December 29, 1957, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of G. Dell and Janet (Eaton) Hanan. He grew up in Sioux City and graduated from East High School in 1976. He...

LaRay Ellis Wigdahl

LaRay Ellis Wigdahl

Sep 14, 2017

LaRay Wigdahl, 73, of DeBary, Florida, formerly of Rothsay, died Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. He was born on December 5, 1943 in Fergus Falls, the son of Alfred and Anna Olida (Gronseth) Wigdahl. He grew up in Rothsay and graduated from the Rothsay High School. LaRay went on to attend the Fergus Falls...

Valli Norris

Valli Norris

Sep 13, 2017

Valjeanne Ruth Norris, 88, of Fergus Falls, died peacefully Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at her home. Having been surrounded by family through her final weeks, we rejoice in knowing she has entered into the heavenly joy of her Lord & Savior. Valli was born on October 16, 1928, in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Elmer & Ruth (Matson) Larson. She...

Charles Nelson Beck

Charles Nelson Beck

Sep 12, 2017

Charles Nelson Beck, 94, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls. Charles was born on January 31, 1923 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Herman and Nellie (Nelson) Beck. His father was a cabinet maker and from him, Charles learned a respect for hard work as well as an appreciation for...

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